U.S. patent application number 16/514980 was filed with the patent office on 2020-04-02 for window member and electronic apparatus including the same.
The applicant listed for this patent is Samsung Display Co., Ltd.. Invention is credited to Sungyong KWON.
Application Number | 20200105853 16/514980 |
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Family ID | 69946112 |
Filed Date | 2020-04-02 |
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United States Patent
Application |
20200105853 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
KWON; Sungyong |
April 2, 2020 |
WINDOW MEMBER AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME
Abstract
A window member includes a base panel which is divided into a
transmission area and a bezel area in a plan view and has a front
surface and a rear surface disposed opposite to the front surface
in a thickness direction, and in which a recessed portion, which is
recessed from the rear surface in the thickness direction, is
defined, a bezel layer disposed on the rear surface of the base
panel to define the bezel area, and a light shielding pattern
disposed in the recessed portion to cover an inner surface of the
recessed portion. Here, the light shielding pattern is disposed on
the transmission area and spaced apart from the bezel layer.
Inventors: |
KWON; Sungyong;
(Hwaseong-si, KR) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Samsung Display Co., Ltd. |
Yongin-si |
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KR |
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Family ID: |
69946112 |
Appl. No.: |
16/514980 |
Filed: |
July 17, 2019 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
H01L 27/3272 20130101;
H01L 51/5237 20130101; H01L 27/3276 20130101; H01L 51/5256
20130101; G02B 5/003 20130101 |
International
Class: |
H01L 27/32 20060101
H01L027/32; G02B 5/00 20060101 G02B005/00; H01L 51/52 20060101
H01L051/52 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Sep 28, 2018 |
KR |
10-2018-0115918 |
Claims
1. A window member comprising: a base panel which is divided into a
transmission area and a bezel area in a plane view and has a front
surface and a rear surface disposed opposite to the front surface
in a thickness direction, and in which a recessed portion is
defined, the recessed portion which is recessed from the rear
surface in the thickness direction; a bezel layer disposed on the
rear surface of the base panel to define the bezel area; and a
light shielding pattern disposed in the recessed portion to cover
an inner surface of the recessed portion, wherein the light
shielding pattern is disposed in the transmission area and spaced
apart from the bezel layer.
2. The window member of claim 1, wherein the recessed portion has a
closed curve shape in the plane view, and the recessed portion has
a depth that is less than a thickness of the base panel.
3. The window member of claim 2, wherein the light shielding
pattern has a thickness that is the same as the depth of the
recessed portion.
4. The window member of claim 2, wherein the light shielding
pattern comprises: a first portion filled in the recessed portion;
and a second portion connected to the first portion and configured
to cover at least a portion of the rear surface of the base
panel.
5. The window member of claim 1, wherein the recessed portion
comprises a through-hole having the substantially same depth as a
thickness of the base panel and passing through the base panel, and
the light shielding pattern covers an inner surface of the
through-hole.
6. The window member of claim 5, further comprising a hole panel
disposed in the through-hole, wherein the light shielding pattern
is disposed between the hole panel and the base panel.
7. The window member of claim 6, wherein the hole panel contains
the same material as the base panel.
8. The window member of claim 6, wherein the light shielding
pattern has an adhesion property.
9. The window member of claim 1, wherein the recessed portion
comprises: a first recessed portion that is recessed from the rear
surface and has a first width; and a second recessed portion that
is connected to the first recessed portion and recessed from the
first recessed portion in the thickness direction, and the light
shielding pattern fills the first recessed portion and the second
recessed portion.
10. The window member of claim 9, wherein a surface of the light
shielding pattern, which is exposed from the rear surface of the
base panel, defines the same plane with the rear surface of the
base panel.
11. An electronic apparatus comprising: a window member having a
front surface and a rear surface disposed opposite to the front
surface in a thickness direction and comprising a base panel
configured to transmit light therethrough and a light shielding
pattern filled in a recessed portion defined in the base panel and
configured to block light; a display module disposed on the rear
surface of the base panel and comprising a display panel having an
active area configured for displaying an image and a peripheral
area disposed adjacent to the active area and an optical member
disposed on the display panel to overlap the active area and the
peripheral area; and an electronic module disposed on the rear
surface of the window member to overlap the active area, wherein
the light shielding pattern is disposed along an edge of a module
hole defined in the active area and passing through the display
module, and a rear surface of the light shielding pattern is
aligned with the rear surface of the base panel in a
cross-sectional view.
12. The electronic apparatus of claim 11, wherein the light
shielding pattern has a thickness equal to or less than that of the
base panel.
13. The electronic apparatus of claim 11, wherein the recessed
portion is defined as a through-hole passing through the base
panel, the light shielding pattern covers an inner surface of the
through-hole, and at least a portion of the light shielding pattern
is exposed from the front surface of the base panel.
14. The electronic apparatus of claim 13, wherein the window member
further comprises a hole panel disposed in the through-hole to
overlap the module hole, and the light shielding pattern fills a
gap between the hole panel and the base panel.
15. The electronic apparatus of claim 14, wherein the hole panel
contains the same material as the base panel.
16. The electronic apparatus of claim 14, wherein the hole panel
has a surface area equal to or greater than that of the module
hole.
17. The electronic apparatus of claim 11, wherein the recessed
portion comprises: a first recessed portion recessed from the rear
surface of the base panel and having a first width; and a second
recessed portion recessed from the first recessed portion while
being connected to the first recessed portion and having a second
width less than the first width, and the light shielding pattern
fills the first recessed portion and the second recessed
portion.
18. The electronic apparatus of claim 17, wherein the light
shielding pattern defines the same plane with the rear surface of
the base panel.
19. The electronic apparatus of claim 17, wherein the light
shielding pattern overlaps an inner surface of the module hole in a
plan view.
20. The electronic apparatus of claim 11, wherein the light
shielding pattern has an adhesion property.
21. The electronic apparatus of claim 11, further comprising a
plurality of adhesion layers disposed between the display panel and
the optical member and between the optical member and the window
member.
22. The electronic apparatus of claim 21, wherein the display panel
comprises an organic light emitting element.
23. The electronic apparatus of claim 21, wherein the optical
member comprises a polarizing film.
24. The electronic apparatus of claim 11, wherein the window member
further comprises a bezel layer disposed on the rear surface of the
base panel to overlap the peripheral area, and the light shielding
pattern is spaced apart from the bezel layer in a plan view.
25. The electronic apparatus of claim 24, further comprising an
additional electronic module disposed to overlap the bezel layer,
wherein the window member further comprises an additional light
shielding pattern disposed in an additional recessed portion
defined in an area overlapping the bezel layer.
26. The electronic apparatus of claim 11, wherein the light
shielding pattern has a closed curve shape in a plan view.
27. The electronic apparatus of claim 11, wherein the base panel
further comprises a notch defined at one side thereof, and the
light shielding pattern covers an inner surface of the notch.
28. The electronic apparatus of claim 27, wherein the light
shielding pattern has a shape in which one portion is opened from a
closed curve in a plan view.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims priority from and the benefit of
Korean Patent Application No. 10-2018-0115918, filed on Sep. 28,
2018, which is hereby incorporated by reference for all purposes as
if fully set forth herein.
BACKGROUND
Field
[0002] Exemplary implementations of the invention relate generally
to a window member and an electronic apparatus including the same
and, more specifically, to a window member having reduced
visibility/improved appearance and an electronic apparatus
including the same.
Discussion of the Background
[0003] An electronic apparatus is activated according to an
electric signal. The electronic apparatus may include a display
panel for displaying an image or a touch sensor for detecting an
external input. In the display panel, an organic light emitting
display panel has low power consumption, high luminance, and a high
reaction speed.
[0004] Also, the electronic apparatus may include an electronic
module for receiving an external signal or providing an output
signal to the outside. The electronic module is accommodated in a
housing member or the like together with the display panel to
constitute the electronic apparatus.
[0005] The above information disclosed in this Background section
is only for understanding of the background of the inventive
concepts, and, therefore, it may contain information that does not
constitute prior art.
SUMMARY
[0006] Devices constructed according to exemplary embodiments of
the invention are capable of providing a window member for
preventing various defects in an area on which an electronic module
is disposed from being seen and an electronic apparatus including
the same.
[0007] Additional features of the inventive concepts will be set
forth in the description which follows, and in part will be
apparent from the description, or may be learned by practice of the
inventive concepts.
[0008] An exemplary embodiment of the inventive concepts provides a
window member including: a base panel which is divided into a
transmission area and a bezel area in a plan view and has a front
surface and a rear surface disposed opposite to the front surface
in a thickness direction, and in which a recessed portion, which is
recessed from the rear surface in the thickness direction, is
defined; a bezel layer disposed on the rear surface of the base
panel to define the bezel area; and a light shielding pattern
disposed in the recessed portion to cover an inner surface of the
recessed portion. Here, the light shielding pattern is disposed on
the transmission area and spaced apart from the bezel layer.
[0009] In an embodiment, the recessed portion may have a closed
curve shape on the plane, and the recessed portion may have a depth
that is less than a thickness of the base panel.
[0010] In an embodiment, the light shielding pattern may have a
thickness that is the same as the depth of the recessed
portion.
[0011] In an embodiment, the light shielding pattern may include: a
first portion filled in the recessed portion; and a second portion
connected to the first portion and configured to cover at least a
portion of the rear surface of the base panel.
[0012] In an embodiment, the recessed portion may include a
through-hole having the substantially same depth as a thickness of
the base panel and passing through the base panel, and the light
shielding pattern may cover an inner surface of the
through-hole.
[0013] In an embodiment, the window member may further include a
hole panel disposed in the through-hole, and the light shielding
pattern may be disposed between the hole panel and the base
panel.
[0014] In an embodiment, the hole panel may contain the same
material as the base panel.
[0015] In an embodiment, the light shielding pattern may have an
adhesion property.
[0016] In an embodiment, the recessed portion may include: a first
recessed portion that is recessed from the rear surface and has a
first width; and a second recessed portion that is connected to the
first recessed portion and recessed from the first recessed portion
in the thickness direction, and the light shielding pattern may
fill the first recessed portion and the second recessed
portion.
[0017] In an embodiment, a surface of the light shielding pattern,
which is exposed from the rear surface of the base panel, may
define the same plane with the rear surface of the base panel.
[0018] In an embodiment of the inventive concepts, an electronic
apparatus includes: a window member having a front surface and a
rear surface disposed opposite to the front surface in a thickness
direction and including a base panel transmitting light
therethrough and a light shielding pattern filled in a recessed
portion defined in the base panel to block light; a display module
disposed on the rear surface of the base panel and including a
display panel having an active area for displaying an image and a
peripheral area disposed adjacent to the active area and an optical
member disposed on the display panel to overlap the active area and
the peripheral area; and an electronic module disposed on the rear
surface of the window member to overlap the active area. Here, the
light shielding pattern is disposed along an edge of a module hole
defined in the active area and passing through the display module,
and a rear surface of the light shielding pattern is aligned with
the rear surface of the base panel in a cross-sectional view.
[0019] In an embodiment, the light shielding pattern may have a
thickness equal to or less than that of the base panel.
[0020] In an embodiment, the recessed portion may be defined as a
through-hole passing through the base panel, the light shielding
pattern may cover an inner surface of the through-hole, and at
least a portion of the light shielding pattern may be exposed from
the front surface of the base panel.
[0021] In an embodiment, the window member may further include a
hole panel disposed in the through-hole to overlap the module hole,
and the light shielding pattern may fill a gap between the hole
panel and the base panel.
[0022] In an embodiment, the hole panel may contain the same
material as the base panel.
[0023] In an embodiment, the hole panel may have a surface area
equal to or greater than that of the module hole.
[0024] In an embodiment, the recessed portion may include: a first
recessed portion recessed from the rear surface of the base panel
and having a first width; and a second recessed portion recessed
from the first recessed portion while being connected to the first
recessed portion and having a second width less than the first
width, and the light shielding pattern may fill the first recessed
portion and the second recessed portion.
[0025] In an embodiment, a portion of the light shielding pattern,
which is filled in the second recessed portion, may overlap an
inner surface of the module hole in a plan view.
[0026] In an embodiment, the light shielding pattern may have an
adhesion property.
[0027] In an embodiment, the electronic apparatus may further
include a plurality of adhesion layers disposed between the display
panel and the optical member and between the optical member and the
window member.
[0028] In an embodiment, the display panel may include an organic
light emitting element.
[0029] In an embodiment, the optical member may include a
polarizing film.
[0030] In an embodiment, the window member may further include a
bezel layer disposed on the rear surface of the base panel to
overlap the peripheral area, and the light shielding pattern may be
spaced apart from the bezel layer in a plan view.
[0031] In an embodiment, the electronic apparatus may further
include an additional electronic module disposed to overlap the
bezel layer, and the window member may further include an
additional light shielding pattern disposed in an additional
recessed portion defined in an area overlapping the bezel
layer.
[0032] In an embodiment, the light shielding pattern may have a
closed curve shape in a plan view.
[0033] In an embodiment, the base panel may further include a notch
defined at one side thereof, and the light shielding pattern may
cover an inner surface of the notch.
[0034] In an embodiment, the light shielding pattern may have a
shape in which one portion is opened from a closed curve in a plan
view.
[0035] It is to be understood that both the foregoing general
description and the following detailed description are exemplary
and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of
the invention as claimed.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0036] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further
understanding of the inventive concepts, and are incorporated in
and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings
illustrate exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts and,
together with the description, serve to explain principles of the
inventive concepts.
[0037] FIG. 1A is a coupled perspective view illustrating an
electronic apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the
inventive concepts.
[0038] FIG. 1B is an exploded perspective view illustrating the
electronic apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the
inventive concepts.
[0039] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view illustrating some of
components in FIG. 1B.
[0040] FIGS. 3A and 3B are cross-sectional views illustrating the
electronic apparatus in FIG. 1A.
[0041] FIG. 4A is an enlarged plan view schematically illustrating
an area XX' in FIG. 1B.
[0042] FIGS. 4B and 4C are cross-sectional views illustrating a
portion of a display panel according to an exemplary embodiment of
the inventive concepts.
[0043] FIGS. 5A, 5B, and 5C are cross-sectional views illustrating
a portion of a display apparatus according to an exemplary
embodiment of the inventive concepts.
[0044] FIGS. 6A, 6B, and 6C are cross-sectional views illustrating
a portion of a display apparatus according to an exemplary
embodiment of the inventive concepts.
[0045] FIGS. 7A, 7B, 7C, and 7D are cross-sectional views
illustrating a portion of a display apparatus according to an
exemplary embodiment of the inventive concepts.
[0046] FIG. 8A is an exploded perspective view illustrating a
window member according to an exemplary embodiment of the inventive
concepts.
[0047] FIG. 8B is a cross-sectional view illustrating a portion of
an electronic apparatus.
[0048] FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view illustrating an
electronic apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the
inventive concepts.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0049] In the following description, for the purposes of
explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to
provide a thorough understanding of various exemplary embodiments
or implementations of the invention. As used herein "embodiments"
and "implementations" are interchangeable words that are
non-limiting examples of devices or methods employing one or more
of the inventive concepts disclosed herein. It is apparent,
however, that various exemplary embodiments may be practiced
without these specific details or with one or more equivalent
arrangements. In other instances, well-known structures and devices
are shown in block diagram form in order to avoid unnecessarily
obscuring various exemplary embodiments. Further, various exemplary
embodiments may be different, but do not have to be exclusive. For
example, specific shapes, configurations, and characteristics of an
exemplary embodiment may be used or implemented in another
exemplary embodiment without departing from the inventive
concepts.
[0050] Unless otherwise specified, the illustrated exemplary
embodiments are to be understood as providing exemplary features of
varying detail of some ways in which the inventive concepts may be
implemented in practice. Therefore, unless otherwise specified, the
features, components, modules, layers, films, panels, regions,
and/or aspects, etc. (hereinafter individually or collectively
referred to as "elements"), of the various embodiments may be
otherwise combined, separated, interchanged, and/or rearranged
without departing from the inventive concepts.
[0051] The use of cross-hatching and/or shading in the accompanying
drawings is generally provided to clarify boundaries between
adjacent elements. As such, neither the presence nor the absence of
cross-hatching or shading conveys or indicates any preference or
requirement for particular materials, material properties,
dimensions, proportions, commonalities between illustrated
elements, and/or any other characteristic, attribute, property,
etc., of the elements, unless specified. Further, in the
accompanying drawings, the size and relative sizes of elements may
be exaggerated for clarity and/or descriptive purposes. When an
exemplary embodiment may be implemented differently, a specific
process order may be performed differently from the described
order. For example, two consecutively described processes may be
performed substantially at the same time or performed in an order
opposite to the described order. Also, like reference numerals
denote like elements.
[0052] When an element, such as a layer, is referred to as being
"on," "connected to," or "coupled to" another element or layer, it
may be directly on, connected to, or coupled to the other element
or layer or intervening elements or layers may be present. When,
however, an element or layer is referred to as being "directly on,"
"directly connected to," or "directly coupled to" another element
or layer, there are no intervening elements or layers present. To
this end, the term "connected" may refer to physical, electrical,
and/or fluid connection, with or without intervening elements.
Further, the D1-axis, the D2-axis, and the D3-axis are not limited
to three axes of a rectangular coordinate system, such as the x, y,
and z-axes, and may be interpreted in a broader sense. For example,
the D1-axis, the D2-axis, and the D3-axis may be perpendicular to
one another, or may represent different directions that are not
perpendicular to one another. For the purposes of this disclosure,
"at least one of X, Y, and Z" and "at least one selected from the
group consisting of X, Y, and Z" may be construed as X only, Y
only, Z only, or any combination of two or more of X, Y, and Z,
such as, for instance, XYZ, XYY, YZ, and ZZ. As used herein, the
term "and/or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of
the associated listed items.
[0053] Although the terms "first," "second," etc. may be used
herein to describe various types of elements, these elements should
not be limited by these terms. These terms are used to distinguish
one element from another element. Thus, a first element discussed
below could be termed a second element without departing from the
teachings of the disclosure.
[0054] Spatially relative terms, such as "beneath," "below,"
"under," "lower," "above," "upper," "over," "higher," "side" (e.g.,
as in "sidewall"), and the like, may be used herein for descriptive
purposes, and, thereby, to describe one elements relationship to
another element(s) as illustrated in the drawings. Spatially
relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of
an apparatus in use, operation, and/or manufacture in addition to
the orientation depicted in the drawings. For example, if the
apparatus in the drawings is turned over, elements described as
"below" or "beneath" other elements or features would then be
oriented "above" the other elements or features. Thus, the
exemplary term "below" can encompass both an orientation of above
and below. Furthermore, the apparatus may be otherwise oriented
(e.g., rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations), and, as such,
the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted
accordingly.
[0055] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing
particular embodiments and is not intended to be limiting. As used
herein, the singular forms, "a," "an," and "the" are intended to
include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly
indicates otherwise. Moreover, the terms "comprises," "comprising,"
"includes," and/or "including," when used in this specification,
specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps,
operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof, but do not
preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features,
integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups
thereof. It is also noted that, as used herein, the terms
"substantially," "about," and other similar terms, are used as
terms of approximation and not as terms of degree, and, as such,
are utilized to account for inherent deviations in measured,
calculated, and/or provided values that would be recognized by one
of ordinary skill in the art.
[0056] Various exemplary embodiments are described herein with
reference to sectional and/or exploded illustrations that are
schematic illustrations of idealized exemplary embodiments and/or
intermediate structures. As such, variations from the shapes of the
illustrations as a result, for example, of manufacturing techniques
and/or tolerances, are to be expected. Thus, exemplary embodiments
disclosed herein should not necessarily be construed as limited to
the particular illustrated shapes of regions, but are to include
deviations in shapes that result from, for instance, manufacturing.
In this manner, regions illustrated in the drawings may be
schematic in nature and the shapes of these regions may not reflect
actual shapes of regions of a device and, as such, are not
necessarily intended to be limiting.
[0057] As customary in the field, some exemplary embodiments are
described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings in terms of
functional blocks, units, and/or modules. Those skilled in the art
will appreciate that these blocks, units, and/or modules are
physically implemented by electronic (or optical) circuits, such as
logic circuits, discrete components, microprocessors, hard-wired
circuits, memory elements, wiring connections, and the like, which
may be formed using semiconductor-based fabrication techniques or
other manufacturing technologies. In the case of the blocks, units,
and/or modules being implemented by microprocessors or other
similar hardware, they may be programmed and controlled using
software (e.g., microcode) to perform various functions discussed
herein and may optionally be driven by firmware and/or software. It
is also contemplated that each block, unit, and/or module may be
implemented by dedicated hardware, or as a combination of dedicated
hardware to perform some functions and a processor (e.g., one or
more programmed microprocessors and associated circuitry) to
perform other functions. Also, each block, unit, and/or module of
some exemplary embodiments may be physically separated into two or
more interacting and discrete blocks, units, and/or modules without
departing from the scope of the inventive concepts. Further, the
blocks, units, and/or modules of some exemplary embodiments may be
physically combined into more complex blocks, units, and/or modules
without departing from the scope of the inventive concepts.
[0058] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and
scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly
understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this
disclosure is a part. Terms, such as those defined in commonly used
dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is
consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art
and should not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal
sense, unless expressly so defined herein.
[0059] FIG. 1A is a coupled perspective view illustrating an
electronic apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the
inventive concepts, and FIG. 1B is an exploded perspective view
illustrating the electronic apparatus according to an exemplary
embodiment of the inventive concepts. FIG. 2 is an exploded
perspective view illustrating some of components illustrated in
FIG. 1B. Hereinafter, an exemplary embodiment of the inventive
concepts will be described with reference to FIGS. 1A, 1B, and
2.
[0060] An electronic apparatus EA displays an image IM in a third
direction D3 in a plan view defined by a first direction D1 and a
second direction D2. The electronic apparatus EA includes a window
member 100, a display module 200, an electronic module 300, and a
housing member 400. In the exemplary embodiment, the window member
100, the display module 200, and the electronic module 300 may be
coupled to each other to constitute a display unit DU.
[0061] The window member 100 is disposed on the display module 200
to cover a front surface IS of the display module 200. The window
member 100 includes a base panel BP, a first light shielding
pattern BR1, a second light shielding pattern BR2, and a hole panel
WP. The base panel BP may be optically clear. For example, the base
panel BP may include glass or plastic. The base panel BP may have a
single-layer or multi-layer structure. For example, the base panel
BP may have a laminated structure in which a plurality of plastic
films are coupled by means of an adhesive agent or a laminated
structure in which a glass substrate and a plastic film are coupled
by means of an adhesive agent.
[0062] The window member 100 includes a front surface FS that is
exposed to the outside. An image displayed on the display module
200 is seen to the outside through the front surface FS. The front
surface FS of the window may be divided into a transmission area TA
and a bezel area BZA in a plan view.
[0063] The transmission area TA may be an area through which
incident light is transmitted. The transmission area TA may have a
shape corresponding to an active area AA. For example, the
transmission area TA overlaps a front surface of or at least a
portion of the active area AA. The image IM displayed on the active
area AA of the display module 200 may be seen from the outside
through the transmission area TA.
[0064] The bezel area BZA may have a relatively lower light
transmittance than that of the transmission area TA. The bezel area
BZA defines a shape of the transmission area TA. The bezel area BZA
may be disposed adjacent to the transmission area TA to surround
the transmission area TA.
[0065] The bezel area BZA may have a predetermined color. The bezel
area BZA may cover a peripheral area NAA of the display module 200
to block the peripheral area NAA from being seen from the outside.
However, exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts are not
limited thereto. For example, the bezel area BZA according to an
exemplary embodiment of the inventive concepts may be omitted from
the window member 100
[0066] Each of a first hole area HA1 and a second hole area HA2 may
overlap an electronic module 300, which will be described later, in
a plan view. The electronic module 300 may operate by receiving
external signals provided through the first hole area HA1 and the
second hole area HA2.
[0067] In the exemplary embodiment, the first hole area HA1 is
defined in the transmission area TA, and the second hole area HA2
is defined in the bezel area BZA. However, exemplary embodiments of
the inventive concepts are not limited thereto. For example, the
first hole area HA1 and the second hole area HA2 may be defined in
areas opposite to each other, respectively. Alternatively, all of
the first hole area HA1 and the second hole area HA2 may be defined
in the transmission area TA or in the bezel area BZA. Also, one of
the first hole area HA1 and the second hole area HA2 may be
omitted.
[0068] However, exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts are
not limited thereto. For example, the window member 100 may include
various exemplary embodiments.
[0069] A predetermined recessed portion, which is recessed from a
rear surface of the base panel BP, may be defined in each of the
first hole area HA1 and the second hole area HA2. The recessed
portion may include a groove having a depth less than a thickness
of the base panel BP and a through-hole having a depth that is the
same as the thickness of the base panel BP. In the embodiment,
through-holes are exemplarily defined in the base panel BP.
[0070] A first hole HH1 is defined in the first hole area HA1, and
a second hole HH2 is defined in the second hole area HA2.
Accordingly, the first hole HH1 may be defined in the transmission
area TA, and the second hole HH2 may be defined in the bezel area
BZA.
[0071] In the exemplary embodiment, the first hole HH1 and the
second hole HH2 may have different shapes from each other. For
example, the first hole HH1 may have a circular shape, and the
second hole HH2 may have an oval shape having a major axis
extending in the first direction D1. Each of the first hole HH1 and
the second hole HH2 may have a shape corresponding to that of an
overlapping component of the electronic module 300. Accordingly,
each of the first hole HH1 and the second hole HH2 may have various
shapes and sizes. However, the exemplary embodiments of the
inventive concepts are not limited thereto.
[0072] The hole panel WP may be inserted into the hole defined in
the base panel BP. In the exemplary embodiment, the hole panel WP
is disposed in the first hole HH1. Accordingly, the hole panel WP
has a circular shape corresponding to the shape of the first hole
HH1. However, exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts are
not limited thereto. For example, the hole panel WP according to an
exemplary embodiment of the inventive concepts may have a shape
corresponding to that of the second hole HH2 and be disposed in the
second hole HH2. Also, the hole panel WP may be omitted from the
electronic apparatus EA according to an exemplary embodiment of the
inventive concepts.
[0073] The first light shielding pattern BR1 covers an inner
surface of the first hole HH1. The first light shielding pattern
BR1 may have a circular ring shape corresponding to the shape of
the first hole HH1. The first light shielding pattern BR1 and the
hole panel WP may be inserted together into the first hole HH1. The
first light shielding pattern BR1 may fill a space between a
circumference of the hole panel WP and the inner surface of the
first hole HH1.
[0074] The first light shielding pattern BR1 may have an adhesion
property. Accordingly, the first light shielding pattern BR1 may
physically couple the hole panel WP to the base panel BP. The first
light shielding pattern BR1 may have a color having a high light
shielding property. For example, the first light shielding pattern
BR1 may have a black color or a color having a high light
absorption rate.
[0075] The second light shielding pattern BR2 covers an inner
surface of the second hole HH2. The second light shielding pattern
BR2 may have an elliptical ring shape corresponding to the shape of
the second hole HH2. In the embodiment, unlike the first hole HH1,
an additional component such as the hole panel WP may not be
inserted into the second hole HH2. Accordingly, the second light
shielding pattern BR2 may be exposed to the outside. The second
light shielding pattern BR2 may contain a material having a high
light shielding property. The second hole HH2 may have an inner
surface that is substantially coated with the second light
shielding pattern BR2 in a light shielding manner.
[0076] The display module 200 displays the image IM on the front
surface IS. The front surface IS may be divided into an active area
AA and a peripheral area NAA. The image IM is displayed on the
active area AA. The peripheral area NAA is disposed adjacent to the
active area AA.
[0077] The display module 200 may include a plurality of pixels PX.
The pixels PX display light in response to an electric signal. The
light displayed by the pixels PX realizes the image IM.
[0078] In the embodiment, a predetermined through-hole passing
through the display module 200 may be defined in the display module
200. A module hole MH may be defined in the active area AA of the
display module 200.
[0079] The module hole MH overlaps the first hole area HA1. The
module hole MH is defined in the active area AA. Accordingly, some
of the pixels PX may be arranged to surround the module hole MH.
The image IM is displayed on an area disposed adjacent to the
module hole MH.
[0080] The electronic module 300 includes various functional
modules for operating the electronic apparatus EA. The electronic
module 300 may be electrically connected to the display module 200
through a connector (not shown). For example, the electronic module
300 may include a camera, a speaker, or a sensor for detecting
light or heat.
[0081] For example, the electronic module 300 may include a first
electronic module 310 and a second electronic module 320. The first
electronic module 310 may detect an external object that is
received through the module hole MH and the first hole area HA1.
The first electronic module 310 may receive an external input that
is transmitted through the module hole MH and the first hole area
HA1 or provide an output through the module hole MH and the first
hole area HA1.
[0082] For example, the first electronic module 310 may be one of a
light emitting module, a light detecting module, and a
photographing module. For example, the first electronic module 310
may include at least one of a light emitting module emitting
infrared rays, a CMOS sensor for detecting infrared rays, and a
camera module for photographing an external object.
[0083] The second electronic module 320 may collect a sound signal
such as voice through the second hole area HA2 or provide a sound
signal such as processed voice to the outside. For example, the
second electronic module 320 may include at least one of a sound
input module and a sound output module. The sound input module may
include a microphone capable of receiving a sound signal. The sound
output module may include a speaker that outputs sound data into a
sound signal.
[0084] However, exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts are
not limited thereto. For example, the electronic module 300 may
include a single module and further include the more number of
electronic modules, and the electronic modules may be arranged in
various arrangement relationships.
[0085] The housing member 400 is disposed below the display module
200. The housing member 400 may be coupled to the window member 100
to provide an outer shape of the electronic apparatus EA. The
housing member 400 may contain a material having a relatively high
rigidity. For example, the housing member 400 may include a
plurality of frames and/or plates, which are/is made of glass,
plastic, and/or metal.
[0086] The housing member 400 provides a predetermined
accommodation space. The display module 200 and the electronic
module 300 may be accommodated in the accommodation space and
protected from an external impact.
[0087] According to an exemplary embodiment of the inventive
concepts, a portion of the electronic module 300 may overlap the
active area AA of the display module 200 and the transmission area
TA of the window member 100. Accordingly, the bezel area BZA may
decrease in area to improve an esthetic sense of the electronic
apparatus EA.
[0088] FIGS. 3A and 3B are cross-sectional views illustrating the
electronic apparatus in FIG. 1A. FIG. 3A is a cross-sectional view
taken along line I-I' in FIG. 1A, and FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional
view taken along line II-II' in FIG. 1A. Here, the housing member
400 (refer to FIG. 1A) is omitted for ease of description. That is,
FIGS. 3A and 3B are partial cross-sectional views of the display
unit DU. Hereinafter, an exemplary embodiment of the inventive
concepts will be described with reference to FIGS. 3A and 3B.
[0089] As illustrated in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the display unit DU
includes the window member 100, the display module 200, the first
electronic module 310, and the second electronic module 320. In the
exemplary embodiment, a first adhesion member AL1 may be disposed
between the window member 100 and the display module 200. The first
adhesion member AL1 physically couples the window member 100 to the
display module 200. The first adhesion member AL1 may contain a
transparent adhesion material. For example, the first adhesion
member AL1 may include at least one of an optical clear adhesive
(OCA), an optical clear resin (OCR), and a pressure sensitive
adhesive (PSA).
[0090] The window member 100 may further include a bezel layer BZ.
The bezel layer BZ defines the bezel area BZA. In the exemplary
embodiment, an area of the base panel BP, on which the bezel layer
BZ is disposed, may be defined as the bezel area BZA, and an area
of the base panel BP, which is exposed from the bezel layer BZ may
be defined as the transmission area TA.
[0091] The display module 200 includes a display panel DP, an
optical member OP, a cover panel CP, a second adhesion member AL2,
and a third adhesion member AL3. The second adhesion member AL2 is
disposed between the display panel DP and the optical member OP and
couples the display panel DP to the optical member OP. The third
adhesion member AL3 is disposed between the display panel DP and
cover panel CP and couples the display panel DP to the cover panel
CP.
[0092] Each of the second adhesion member AL2 and the third
adhesion member AL3 may contain a transparent adhesion material.
For example, each of the second adhesion member AL2 and the third
adhesion member AL3 may include at least one of an optical clear
adhesive (OCA), an optical clear resin (OCR), and a pressure
sensitive adhesive (PSA).
[0093] The display panel DP displays the image IM (refer to FIG.
1A) in response to an electric signal. In the exemplary embodiment,
the display panel DP may be a front light emitting display panel
that displays the image IM in the third direction D3.
[0094] The optical member OP is disposed on a front surface of the
display panel DP. The optical member OP may decrease an external
light reflectance of the display panel DP with respect to the light
incident into the display panel DP. For example, the optical member
OP may include at least one of a reflection preventing film, a
polarizing film, a color filter, and a gray filter.
[0095] The cover panel CP is disposed on a rear surface of the
display panel DP. The cover panel CP may protect the display panel
DP against an external impact or reduce a thermal effect, which
affects the display panel DP. For example, the cover panel CP may
include at least one of a sponge, a plastic panel, a metal panel,
and a heat dissipation film.
[0096] The display module 200 includes a first end MHE1 and a
second end MHE2. The first end MHE1 overlaps the first hole area
HA1. The first end MHE1 defines an inner surface of the module hole
MH.
[0097] The second end MHE2 defines a side surface of the display
module 200. The second end MHE2 may overlap the bezel area BZA. The
bezel layer BZ overlaps the second end MHE2 in a plan view.
However, exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts are not
limited thereto. For example, the second end MHE2 may be aligned
with side surfaces of the window member 100 or overlap the
transmission area TA.
[0098] In FIG. 3A, a portion on which the first hole area HA1 is
disposed is illustrated. As illustrated in FIG. 3A, the hole panel
WP and the first light shielding pattern BR1 are disposed in the
first hole HH1. The first light shielding pattern BR1 is inserted
between the hole panel WP and the base panel BP. Accordingly, a
width of the first hole area HA1 in the second direction D2 may
correspond to a sum of a width of the first light shielding pattern
BR1 in the second direction D2 and a width of the hole panel WP in
the second direction D2. The hole panel WP stably protect the first
electronic module 310 from external pollution or external
impact.
[0099] The first hole area HA1 overlaps the first electronic module
310. In the embodiment, the first electronic module 310 is inserted
into the module hole MH. However, exemplary embodiments of the
inventive concepts are not limited thereto. For example, the first
electronic module 310 may be disposed outside the module hole MH
while overlapping the module hole MH.
[0100] As described above, the external signal provided through the
first hole area HA1 is provided to the first electronic module 310
through the module hole MH. The first electronic module 310
processes the provided external signal to provide an electric
signal to the display module 200. For example, the first electronic
module 310 may be one of a light emitting module, a light detecting
module, and a photographing module.
[0101] In FIG. 3B, a portion on which the second hole area HA2 is
disposed is illustrated. As described above, the second hole area
HA2 is defined in the bezel area BZA. As illustrated in FIG. 3B,
the second light shielding pattern BR2 is disposed in the second
hole HH2. The second light shielding pattern BR2 covers an inner
surface of the second hole HH2 in base panel BP.
[0102] The second end MHE2 of the display module may overlap the
bezel area BZA. The second electronic module 320 is disposed
adjacent to the second end MHE2. The second electronic module 320
may receive an external signal provided through the second hole
area HA2 or provide a processed signal to the outside. In the
exemplary embodiment, the second electronic module 320 may include
at least one of a sound input module and a sound output module.
[0103] In the display unit DU according to the exemplary
embodiment, the hole panel WP disposed in the second hole area HA2
may be omitted. That is, the second light shielding pattern BR2 may
be exposed to the outside. Accordingly, an input efficiency for
receiving the external signal provided to the second electronic
module 320 or an output efficiency for providing the processed
signal to the outside may be improved. However, exemplary
embodiments of the inventive concepts are not limited thereto. For
example, the hole panel WP may be provided in the second hole area
HA2.
[0104] FIG. 4A is an enlarged plan view schematically illustrating
an area XX' in FIG. 1B. FIGS. 4B and 4C are cross-sectional views
illustrating a portion of the display panel according to an
exemplary embodiment of the inventive concepts. FIGS. 4B and 4C may
substantially correspond to the cross-sectional views of the area
XX'. Hereinafter, an exemplary embodiment of the inventive concepts
will be described with reference to FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 4C.
Meanwhile, the same elements as those described in FIGS. 1A to 3B
are designated by the same reference symbols, and overlapping
descriptions will be omitted.
[0105] Referring to FIGS. 4A and 4B, the display panel DP includes
a base layer BS, a plurality of signal lines SL1 and SL2, a
plurality of pixels PX, an encapsulation layer ECL, and a
planarization layer PL. The base layer BS may contain an insulating
material. For example, the base layer BS may include glass, a resin
film, or a laminated film in which an organic layer and an
inorganic layer are alternately laminated.
[0106] Each of the pixels PX generates light to realize the image
IM (refer to FIG. 1A) on the active area AA. Each of the pixels PX
may be connected to a plurality of signal lines. In the embodiment,
a first signal line SL1 and a second signal line SL2 of the signal
lines are exemplarily described. However, exemplary embodiments of
the inventive concepts are not limited thereto. For example, each
of the pixels PX according to an exemplary embodiment of the
inventive concepts may be additionally connected to various signal
lines. Hereinafter, the pixel PX will be described with reference
to one pixel PX.
[0107] The pixels PX are disposed on the base layer BS. In the
exemplary embodiment, an auxiliary layer BL may be disposed between
the pixels PX and the base layer BS. The auxiliary layer BL may be
directly provided on the base layer BS to cover a front surface of
the base layer BS.
[0108] The auxiliary layer BL contains an inorganic material. The
auxiliary layer BL may include a barrier layer and/or a buffer
layer. Accordingly, the auxiliary layer BL prevents oxygen or
moisture, which is introduced through the base layer BS, from being
permeated into the pixels PX or provides surface energy less than
that of the base layer BS so that the pixels PX are stably
provided.
[0109] Here, at least one of the base layer BS and the auxiliary
layer BL may be provided in plurality and alternately laminated.
Also, at least one of the barrier layer and the buffer layer of the
auxiliary layer BL may be provided in plurality or omitted.
However, exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts are not
limited thereto. For example, the display panel DP according to an
exemplary embodiment of the inventive concepts may have various
structures.
[0110] The pixel PX may include a thin-film transistor TR and a
display element OD. The thin film transistor TR includes a
semiconductor pattern SP, a control electrode CE, an input
electrode IE, and an output electrode OE. The semiconductor pattern
SP is disposed on the auxiliary layer BL. The semiconductor pattern
SP may contain a semiconductor material. The control electrode CE
is spaced apart from the semiconductor pattern SP with a first
insulation layer 10 therebetween.
[0111] Each of the input electrode IE and the output electrode OE
is spaced apart from the control electrode CE with a second
insulation layer 20 therebetween. The input electrode IE and the
output electrode OE of the thin-film transistor TR pass through the
first insulation layer 10 and the second insulation layer 20 and
are connected to one side and the other side of the semiconductor
pattern SP, respectively.
[0112] A third insulation layer 30 is disposed on the second
insulation layer 20 to cover the input electrode IE and the output
electrode OE. Alternatively, in an exemplary embodiment of the
inventive concepts, the semiconductor pattern SP may be disposed on
the control electrode CE. Also, the semiconductor pattern SP may be
disposed on the input electrode IE and the output electrode OE.
Also, the input electrode IE and the output electrode OE may be
disposed on the same layer as the semiconductor pattern SP and
directly connected to the semiconductor pattern SP. As described
above, the thin-film transistor TR according to an exemplary
embodiment of the inventive concepts may have various structures.
However, exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts are not
limited thereto.
[0113] The display element OD is disposed on the third insulation
layer 30. The display element OD may include various elements as
long as the elements are able to display light. For example, the
display element OD may include an organic light emitting element,
an electrophoretic element, an electrowetting element, and a liquid
crystal capacitor. In the embodiment, the display element OD is
exemplarily described as an organic light emitting element. The
display element OD includes a first electrode E1, a light emitting
pattern EP, a control layer EL, and a second electrode E2.
[0114] The first electrode E1 may pass through the third insulation
layer 30 and be connected to the thin-film transistor TR. Although
not shown, the display panel DP may further include an additional
connecting electrode disposed between the first electrode E1 and
the thin-film transistor TR. Here, the first electrode E1 may be
electrically connected to the thin-film transistor TR through the
connecting electrode.
[0115] A fourth insulation layer 40 is disposed on the third
insulation layer 30. The fourth insulation layer 40 may contain an
organic material and/or an inorganic material and have a
single-layer or multi-layer structure.
[0116] An opening may be defined in the fourth insulation layer 40.
The opening exposes at least a portion of the first electrode E1.
The fourth insulation layer 40 may be a pixel defining layer.
[0117] The light emitting pattern EP may be disposed in the opening
and disposed on the first electrode E1, which is exposed by the
opening. The light emitting pattern EP may contain a light emitting
material. For example, the light emitting pattern EP may be made of
at least one of materials emitting red light, green light, and blue
light, respectively, and contain a fluorescent material or a
phosphorescent material. The light emitting pattern EP may contain
an organic light emitting material or an inorganic light emitting
material. The light emitting pattern EP may emit light in response
to a potential difference between the first electrode E1 and the
second electrode E2.
[0118] The control layer EL is disposed between the first electrode
E1 and the second electrode E2. The control layer EL is disposed
adjacent to the light emitting pattern EP. The control layer EL
controls transfer of an electric charge to improve a light emitting
efficiency and lifespan of the display element OD. The control
layer EL may include at least one of a hole transporting material,
a hole injecting material, an electron transporting material, and
an electron injecting material.
[0119] In the exemplary embodiment, the control layer EL is
disposed between the light emitting pattern EP and the second
electrode E2. However, exemplary embodiments of the inventive
concepts are not limited thereto. For example, the control layer EL
may be disposed between the light emitting pattern EP and the first
electrode E1 or may include a plurality of layers that are
laminated with the light emitting pattern EP therebetween in the
third direction D3. Alternatively, the control layer EL may be
omitted from the display element OD according to an exemplary
embodiment of the inventive concepts.
[0120] The control layer EL may have an integrated shape extending
from the active area AA to the peripheral area NAA. The control
layer EL may be provided in common to the plurality of pixels.
[0121] The second electrode E2 is disposed on the control layer EL.
The second electrode E2 may face the first electrode E1. The second
electrode E2 may have an integrated shape extending from the active
area AA to the peripheral area NAA. The second electrode E2 may be
provided in common to the plurality of pixels. The display element
OD disposed on each of the pixels receives a common power voltage
(hereinafter, referred to as a second power voltage) through the
second electrode E2.
[0122] The second electrode E2 may contain a transmissive
conductive material or a semi-transmissive conductive material.
Accordingly, light emitted from the light emitting pattern EP may
be easily emitted through the second electrode E2 in the third
direction D3. However, exemplary embodiments of the inventive
concepts are not limited thereto. For example, according to design
of the display element OD according to an exemplary embodiment of
the inventive concepts, the first electrode E1 may be driven by a
rear light emitting method including a transmissive or a
semi-transmissive material or by a both surface light emitting
method that emit light toward both front and rear surfaces.
[0123] The encapsulation layer ECL is disposed on the display
element OD to encapsulate the display element OD. The encapsulation
layer ECL may be provided in common to the plurality of pixels.
Although not shown, a capping layer covering the second electrode
E2 may be further disposed between the second electrode E2 and the
encapsulation layer ECL.
[0124] The encapsulation layer ECL may include a first inorganic
layer IOL1, an organic layer OL, and a second inorganic layer IOL2,
which are sequentially laminated in the third direction D3.
However, exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts are not
limited thereto. For example, the encapsulation layer ECL may
further include a plurality of inorganic layers and a plurality of
organic layers.
[0125] The first inorganic layer IOL1 may cover the second
electrode E2. The first inorganic layer IOL1 may prevent external
moisture or oxygen from being permeated into the display element
OD. For example, the first inorganic layer IOL1 may contain a
silicon nitride, a silicon oxide, or a combination thereof. The
first inorganic layer IOL1 may be formed through a deposition
process.
[0126] The organic layer OL may be disposed on the first inorganic
layer IOL1 to contact the first inorganic layer IOL1. The organic
layer OL may provide a planarization surface on the first inorganic
layer IOL1. The organic layer OL may cover curved portions of a top
surface of the first inorganic layer IOL1 or particles existing on
the first inorganic layer IOL1 to prevent a surface state of the
top surface of the first inorganic layer IOL1 from affecting
components provided on the organic layer OL. Also, the organic
layer OL may relieve a stress between layers contacting each other.
The organic layer OL may contain an organic material and be formed
through a solution process such as spin coating, slit coating, and
an inkjet process.
[0127] The second inorganic layer IOL2 is disposed on the organic
layer OL to cover the organic layer OL. The second inorganic layer
IOL2 may be relatively stably formed on a flat surface of the
organic layer OL rather than being disposed on the first inorganic
layer IOL1. The second inorganic layer IOL2 encapsulates moisture
or the like discharged from the organic layer OL to prevent the
discharged moisture or the like from being introduced to the
outside. The second inorganic layer IOL2 may contain a silicon
nitride, a silicon oxide, or a combination thereof. The second
inorganic layer IOL2 may be formed through a deposition
process.
[0128] A planarization layer PL may be disposed on the
encapsulation layer ECL. The planarization layer PL covers a front
surface of the encapsulation layer ECL, which provides a
non-uniform front surface, to provide a planarization surface to
the active area AA. The above-described optical member OP (refer to
FIG. 3A) may be disposed on the planarization layer PL. However,
exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts are not limited
thereto. For example, in the display panel DP according to an
exemplary embodiment of the inventive concepts, the planarization
layer PL may be provided in plurality or omitted.
[0129] As illustrated in FIG. 4C, a display panel DP-1 may include
an encapsulation substrate ECG. Here, the encapsulation layer ECL
may be omitted. The encapsulation substrate ECG may contain an
insulating material. For example, the encapsulation substrate ECG
may include a glass substrate or a plastic substrate. The
above-described optical member OP may be disposed on the
encapsulation substrate ECG. The display panel DP-1 according to an
exemplary embodiment of the inventive concepts may have improved
reliability with respect to an external impact by including the
encapsulation substrate ECG.
[0130] The encapsulation substrate ECG may be spaced a
predetermined distance from a second electrode E2 in the third
direction D3. Air or an inert gas may be filled in a space GP
between the encapsulation substrate ECG and the second electrode
E2.
[0131] The encapsulation substrate ECG is coupled to a base layer
BS through a sealing member PSL to seal a pixel PX. The
encapsulation substrate ECG may be disposed on the base layer BS
while spaced a predetermined distance by the sealing member
PSL.
[0132] The sealing member PSL may define an inner surface of a
module hole MH. The sealing member PSL may contain an organic
material such as a photo-curable resin or a photo-setting resin or
an inorganic material such as frit seal.
[0133] Although not shown, the display panel DP-1 may further
include an input sensing unit for detecting an external input. The
input sensing unit includes a sensor for detecting an external
touch, heat, light, pressure, and the like. The input sensing unit
may be disposed on the encapsulation layer ECL, on the
planarization layer PL, or the encapsulation substrate ECG.
However, exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts are not
limited thereto. For example, the input sensing unit may be
disposed in the display panel DP or disposed on a rear surface of
the base layer BS while being disposed between the base layer BS
and the pixels PX.
[0134] As previously described, the module hole MH is defined in
the active area AA. Accordingly, some of the pixels PX may be
arranged along an edge of the module hole MH. In the exemplary
embodiment, the module hole MH passes through the base layer BS,
the auxiliary layer BL, the first insulation layer 10, the second
insulation layer 20, the control layer, the first inorganic layer
IOL1, the second inorganic layer IOL2, and the planarization layer
PL. Accordingly, the first end MHE1 may include perforated
cross-sections of the base layer BS, the auxiliary layer BL, the
first insulation layer 10, the second insulation layer 20, the
control layer EL, the first inorganic layer IOL1, the second
inorganic layer IOL2, and the planarization layer PL.
[0135] Some of the signal lines SL1 and SL2 may be disposed on the
hole area MHA. In FIGS. 4A and 4B, the first signal line SL1 and
the second signal line SL2 of the plurality of signal lines SL1 and
SL2 are exemplarily illustrated.
[0136] The first signal line SL1 extends in the second direction
D2. The first signal line SL1 is connected to pixels of the pixels
PX, which are arranged in the same row in the second direction D2.
For example, the first signal line SL1 may correspond to a gate
line. The first signal line SL1 provides a gate signal, which
turns-on the pixels PX, to the corresponding pixels.
[0137] With respect to the module hole MH, some of the pixels
connected to the first signal line SL1 are disposed on the left
side, and the others thereof are disposed on the right side.
Accordingly, the pixels connected to the first signal line SL1 in
the same row may be substantially turned-on/off by the same gate
signal although some of the pixels are omitted with respect to the
module hole MH.
[0138] The first signal line SL1 may be disposed on the same layer
as the control electrode CE of the thin-film transistor TR.
Although the first signal line SL1 is disposed between the first
insulation layer 10 and the second insulation layer, exemplary
embodiments of the inventive concepts are not limited thereto. For
example, the first signal line SL1 may be disposed on a different
layer from the control electrode CE of the first signal line
SL1.
[0139] The second signal line SL2 extends in the first direction
D1. The second signal line SL2 is connected to pixels of the pixels
PX, which are arranged in the same row in the first direction D1.
For example, the second signal line SL2 may correspond to a data
line. The second signal line SL2 provides a data signal to the
corresponding pixels.
[0140] The second signal line SL2 may be disposed on a different
layer from the first signal line SL1. For example, the second
signal line SL2 may be disposed on the same layer as the input
electrode IE or the output electrode OE of the thin-film transistor
TR. In the embodiment, the second signal line SL2 is disposed
between the second insulation layer 20 and the third insulation
layer 30.
[0141] With respect to the module hole MH, some of the pixels
connected to the second signal line SL2 are disposed on the upper
side, and the others thereof are disposed on the lower side.
Accordingly, the pixels connected to the second signal line SL2 in
the same row may receive the data signal through the same line
although some of the pixels are omitted with respect to the module
hole MH.
[0142] In the display panel DP according to an exemplary embodiment
of the inventive concepts, the first signal line SL1 may correspond
to the data line, and the second signal line SL2 may correspond to
the gate line. Also, each of the first signal line SL1 and the
second signal line SL2 may be one of a power line, an
initialization voltage line, and a light emitting control line.
Also, although not shown, each of the pixels PX may be further
connected to additional signal lines (not shown). However,
exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts are not limited
thereto.
[0143] The display panel DP according to the exemplary embodiment
may further include a recessed pattern GV defined in the hole area
MHA. The recessed pattern GV may be defined along an edge of the
module hole MH. In the exemplary embodiment, the recessed pattern
GV is a closed curve surrounding the module hole MH and has a
circular shape similar to that of the module hole MH. However,
exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts are not limited
thereto. For example, the recessed pattern GV may have a different
shape from the module hole MH, a closed curve shape including a
polygon, an oval, or at least a portion of a curve, or a shape
including a plurality of patterns that are partially
disconnected.
[0144] The recessed pattern GV, which is a pattern recessed from a
front surface of the display panel DP, may be formed by removing
some of components of the display panel DP. However, the recessed
pattern GV does not pass through the display panel DP unlike the
module hole MH. Accordingly, the rear surface of the base layer BS,
which overlaps the recessed pattern GV, is not opened by the
recessed pattern GV.
[0145] The recessed pattern GV may be formed by passing through
components, which are disposed adjacent to the module hole MH, of
the rest components disposed below the encapsulation layer ECL,
except for only a portion of the base layer BS. In the exemplary
embodiment, the recessed pattern GV may be formed by connecting a
through-portion defined in the auxiliary layer BL and a recessed
portion defined in the base layer BS. An inner surface of the
recessed pattern GV may be formed such that the through-portion
defined in the auxiliary layer BL and the recessed portion defined
in the base layer BS are covered by the first inorganic layer IOL1
and the second inorganic layer IOL2. In the exemplary embodiment,
the second inorganic layer IOL2 may provide the inner surface of
the recessed pattern GV.
[0146] Also, the recessed pattern GV may have an under-cut shape
including a tip TP (see FIG. 4B) protruding toward an inside
thereof. In the embodiment, the tip TP may be formed such that a
portion of the auxiliary layer BL protrudes toward the inside of
the recessed pattern GV more than the base layer BS. The display
panel DP according to an exemplary embodiment of the inventive
concepts may have various layer structures as long as the tip may
be formed on the recessed pattern GV. However, exemplary
embodiments of the inventive concepts are not limited thereto.
[0147] The display panel DP may further include a predetermined
organic pattern EL-P disposed in the recessed pattern GV. The
organic pattern EL-P may contain the same material as the control
layer EL. Alternatively, the organic pattern EL-P may contain the
same material as the second electrode E2 or the capping layer (not
shown). The organic pattern EL-P may have a single-layer or
multi-layer structure.
[0148] The organic pattern EL-P may be disposed in the recessed
pattern GV while being spaced apart from the control layer EL and
the second electrode E2. The organic pattern EL-P may not be
exposed to the outside by being covered by the first inorganic
layer IOL1, as illustrated in FIG. 4B.
[0149] According to an exemplary embodiment of the inventive
concepts, the recessed pattern GV blocks continuity of the control
layer EL that is connected from a side surface of the module hole
MH to the active area AA. The control layer EL may be disconnected
in an area overlapping the recessed pattern GV. The control layer
EL may be a movement path of an external pollutant such as moisture
or air. A layer exposed by the module hole MH, e.g., a path through
which moisture or air, which may be introduced from the control
layer EL, passes through the hole area MHA and are introduced into
the pixel PX may be blocked by the recessed pattern GV.
Accordingly, the display panel DP in which the module hole MH is
defined may be improved in reliability.
[0150] In the display panel DP according to an exemplary embodiment
of the inventive concepts, the recessed pattern GV may be provided
in plurality, and the plurality of recessed patterns may be spaced
apart from each other in the hole area MHA. Alternatively, the
recessed pattern GV may be filled with a portion of the organic
layer OL. Alternatively, in the display panel DP according to an
exemplary embodiment of the inventive concepts, the recessed
pattern GV may be omitted. However, exemplary embodiments of the
inventive concepts are not limited thereto.
[0151] According to an exemplary embodiment of the inventive
concepts, the module hole MH passes through the display panel DP.
The inner surface of the module hole MH may be defined by
perforated cross-sections of a plurality of components of the
display panel DP.
[0152] FIGS. 5A, 5B, and 5C are cross-sectional views illustrating
a portion of a display apparatus according to an exemplary
embodiment of the inventive concepts. In FIGS. 5A to 5C, only an
optical member OP and a window member 100-A, 100-B, and 100-C are
illustrated in an area corresponding to FIG. 3A for ease of
description. Also, a light path corresponding to a user's view is
illustrated as an arrow for ease of description. Hereinafter, an
exemplary embodiment of the inventive concepts will be described
with reference to FIGS. 5A to 5C. Meanwhile, the same elements as
those described in FIGS. 1A to 4C are designated by the same
reference symbols, and overlapping description will be omitted.
[0153] As illustrated in FIG. 5A, the window member 100-A includes
a base panel BP-A, a light shielding pattern BR-A, and a hole panel
WP-A. The optical member OP, in which the module hole MH is
defined, includes an end OP_E defining an inner surface of the
module hole MH. When light L1 (hereinafter, referred to as first
light) corresponding to the user's view is incident at an angle of
a first angle AG1 into the window member 100-A, the first light L1
passes an uppermost point P1 (hereinafter, referred to as a first
point) of the light shielding pattern BR-A, which contacts the hole
panel WP-A, and passes through the window member 100-A.
[0154] Here, the first light L1 may not meet an end OP_E of the
optical member OP. That is, the end OP_E of the optical member OP
may not be seen to the user. Although a portion of light incident
at a position that is more away from the module hole MH than the
first point P1 while the first angle AG1 is maintained may have a
path toward the end OP_E of the optical member OP, before the light
has the path, the light is dissipated by being absorbed by the
light shielding pattern BR-A.
[0155] According to an exemplary embodiment of the inventive
concepts, although the module hole MH is defined in the optical
member OP, as the light shielding pattern BR-A is further
contained, the end OP_E of the optical member OP may not be seen to
the user. Also, as a hole area HA_A is controlled in size so that
the light shielding pattern BR-A is disposed at a position at which
the first light L1 may not reach to the end OP_E of the optical
member OP, a defect in which the end OP_E of the optical member OP
is seen from the outside may be prevented, and appearance of the
display apparatus may be enhanced.
[0156] As illustrated in FIG. 5B, the window member 100-B includes
a base panel BP-B, a light shielding pattern BR-B, and a hole panel
WP-B. The window member 100-B include components corresponding to
those of the window member 100-A in FIG. 5A except for the position
of the light shielding pattern BR-B. Hereinafter, overlapping
description will be omitted.
[0157] As illustrated in FIG. 5B, when light L2 (hereinafter,
referred to as second light) corresponding to the user's view is
incident at an angle of a second angle AG2 into the window member
100-B, the second light L2 passes a lowermost point P2
(hereinafter, referred to as a second point) of the light shielding
pattern BR-B, which contacts the base panel BP-B, and passes
through the window member 100-B.
[0158] Here, the second light L2 may not meet an end OP_E of the
optical member OP. That is, the end OP_E of the optical member OP
may not be seen to the user. Although a portion of light incident
at a position that is more adjacent to the module hole MH than the
second point P2 while the second angle AG2 is maintained may have a
path toward the end OP_E of the optical member OP, before the light
has the path, the light is dissipated by being absorbed by the
light shielding pattern BR-B.
[0159] According to an exemplary embodiment of the inventive
concepts, although the module hole MH is defined in the optical
member OP, as the light shielding pattern BR-B is further
contained, the end OP_E of the optical member OP may not be seen to
the user. Also, as a hole area HA_B is controlled in size so that
the light shielding pattern BR-B is disposed at a position at which
the second light L2 may not reach to the end OP_E of the optical
member OP, a defect in which the end OP_E of the optical member OP
is seen from the outside may be prevented, and the appearance of
the display apparatus may be enhanced.
[0160] As illustrated in FIG. 5C, the window member 100-C includes
a base panel BP-C, a light shielding pattern BR-C, and a hole panel
WP-C. The window member 100-C include components corresponding to
those of the window members 100-A and 100-B in FIGS. 5A and 5B
except for the position of the light shielding patterns BR-C.
Hereinafter, overlapping description will be omitted.
[0161] When light L3 (hereinafter, referred to as third light)
corresponding to the user's view is incident at an angle of a third
angle AG3 into the window member 100-C, the third light L3 passes a
lowermost point P3 (hereinafter, referred to as a third point) of
the light shielding pattern BR-C, which contacts the base panel
BP-C, and passes through the window member 100-C. In the exemplary
embodiment, although the first to third angles AG1, AG2, and AG3
are equal to each other, the angles may include all angles by which
the user's view may reach.
[0162] Here, the third light L3 may be incident toward the end OP_E
of the optical member OP. However, the third point P3 corresponds
to a point that also contacts the light shielding pattern BR-C.
Accordingly, although the third light L3 may have a path toward the
end OP_E of the optical member OP, at the same time, the third
light L3 is dissipated by being absorbed by the light shielding
pattern BR-C.
[0163] According to an exemplary embodiment of the inventive
concepts, a hole area HA_C may have the substantially same size and
shape as those of the module hole MH. According to an exemplary
embodiment of the inventive concepts, although the module hole MH
is defined in the optical member OP, as the light shielding pattern
BR-C is further contained, the end OP_E of the optical member OP
may not be seen to the user. Thus, as the hole area HA_C is
controlled in size, a defect in which the end OP_E of the optical
member OP is seen from the outside may be prevented, and the
appearance of the display apparatus may be enhanced.
[0164] FIGS. 6A, 6B, and 6C are cross-sectional views illustrating
a portion of a display apparatus according to an exemplary
embodiment of the inventive concepts. In FIGS. 6A to 6C, an area
corresponding to an area YY' in FIG. 3A is enlarged for ease of
description. Hereinafter, an exemplary embodiment of the inventive
concepts will be described with reference to FIGS. 6A to 6C.
Meanwhile, the same elements as those described in FIGS. 1A to 5B
are designated by the same reference symbols, and overlapping
description will be omitted.
[0165] As illustrated in FIG. 6A, a light shielding pattern BR is
disposed between a hole panel WP and a base panel BP. The light
shielding pattern BR contacts each of the base panel BP and the
hole panel WP to couple the base panel BP to the hole panel WP and
fills a space between the hole panel WP and the base panel BP. A
distance WD between the hole panel WP and the base panel BP may
correspond to a width of the light shielding pattern BR in the
second direction D2.
[0166] A first end MHE of a display module includes an end OP_E of
an optical member OP and an end AL1_E of a first adhesion member
AL1. The light shielding pattern BR is disposed at a position that
is farther away from a module hole than the first end MHE.
[0167] The light shielding pattern BR may have a front surface BR_U
that is aligned with a front surface WP_U of the hole panel WP and
a front surface BP_U of the base panel BP. Accordingly, the front
surface BR_U of the light shielding pattern BR, the front surface
WP_U of the hole panel WP, and the front surface BP_U of the base
panel BP may define a plane.
[0168] As illustrated in FIG. 6B, a distance WD1 between a hole
panel WP-1 and a base panel BP-1 may be increased more than the
distance WD in FIG. 6A. For example, the hole panel WP-1 may have a
shape having the same surface area as that of a module hole. A side
surface of the hole panel WP-1 and a first end MHE of a display
module may be aligned with each other in the third direction D3. A
front surface WP_U1 of the hole panel WP-1, a front surface BR_U1
of a light shielding pattern BR-1, and a front surface BP_U1 of a
base panel BP-1 may define a plane.
[0169] The distance WD1 between the hole panel WP-1 and the base
panel BP-1 may substantially correspond to a width of the light
shielding pattern BR-1. According to the embodiment, although the
distance WD1 between the hole panel WP-1 and the base panel BP-1
increases, the hole panel WP-1 and the base panel BP-1 may be
stably coupled to each other by the light shielding pattern
BR-1.
[0170] Referring to FIG. 6C, a distance WD2 between a hole panel
WP-2 and a base panel BP-2 may be smaller than the distance WD in
FIG. 6A. As the distance WD2 between the hole panel WP-2 and the
base panel BP-2 decreases, a width of a light shielding pattern
BR-2 may decrease. Here, a front surface WP U2 of the hole panel
WP-2, a front surface BR U2 of the light shielding pattern BR-2,
and a front surface BP U2 of the base panel BP-2 are not aligned.
According to an exemplary embodiment of the inventive concepts,
although the distance WD2 between the hole panel WP-2 and the base
panel BP-2 decreases, the hole panel WP-2 and the base panel BP-2
may be stably coupled to each other even by the small light
shielding pattern BR-2.
[0171] FIGS. 7A, 7B, 7C, and 7D are cross-sectional views
illustrating a portion of a display apparatus according to an
exemplary embodiment of the inventive concepts. In FIGS. 7A to 7D,
areas corresponding to an area YY' in FIG. 3A are illustrated for
ease of description. Hereinafter, an exemplary embodiment of the
inventive concepts will be described with reference to FIGS. 7A to
7D. Meanwhile, the same elements as those described in FIGS. 1A to
6C are designated by the same reference symbols, and overlapping
description will be omitted.
[0172] As illustrated in FIG. 7A, a hole panel WP-3 and a base
panel BP-3 may have an integrated shape. The hole panel WP-3 and a
base panel BP-3 may be connected to each other. A front surface
WP_U3 of the hole panel WP-3 and a front surface BP U3 of the base
panel BP-3 are connected to each other to have an integrated
shape.
[0173] A recessed portion BP_H defined in the base panel BP-3 may
be a groove. The recessed portion BP_H (hereinafter, referred to as
a groove) may be defined by being recessed from a rear surface of
the base panel BP-3. The groove BP_H may not extend to the front
surface of the base panel BP-3. As the groove BP-H is defined in
the base panel BP-3, the hole panel WP-3 and the base panel BP-3
may be connected to each other to have an integrated shape.
[0174] A light shielding pattern BR-3 is disposed in the groove
BP_H. Accordingly, the light shielding pattern BR-3 may not be
exposed from the front surface BP U3 of the base panel BP-3 or the
front surface WP_U3 of the hole panel WP-3. According to an
exemplary embodiment of the inventive concepts, although the light
shielding pattern BR-3 is further contained, a front surface of a
window member may be provided by one front surface BP U3 of the
base panel BP-3.
[0175] As illustrated in FIG. 7B, at least a portion of a light
shielding pattern BR-4 may partially cover a front surface BP_U of
a base panel BP or a front surface WP_U of a hole panel WP.
Specifically, a light shielding pattern BR-4 may include a first
portion P10 and a second portion P20. The first portion P10 fills a
distance WD21 between the hole panel WP and the base panel BP. The
first portion P10 may have the substantially same thickness as the
base panel BP.
[0176] The second portion P20 is connected to the first portion
P10. The second portion P20 may cover a portion of the front
surface of the base panel BP and a portion of the front surface of
the hole panel WP. The second portion P20 may have a width WD22
that is equal to or greater than the distance WD21 between the hole
panel WP and the base panel BP.
[0177] The second portion P20 may be formed such that a portion of
the light shielding pattern BR-4, which is provided in a state
having liquidity, is discharged to the front surface of the base
panel BP in a process of forming the light shielding pattern BR-4.
According to an exemplary embodiment of the inventive concepts, the
light shielding pattern BR-4 may have various shapes according to a
process environment or condition. However, exemplary embodiments of
the inventive concepts are not limited thereto.
[0178] As illustrated in FIG. 7C, a recessed portion BP H1 defined
in a base panel BP may include a first recessed portion H11 and a
second recessed portion H21. The first recessed portion H11 is
recessed from a rear surface of the base panel BP and has a first
width in the second direction D2. The second recessed portion H21
is connected to the first recessed portion H11. The second recessed
portion H21 is recessed from the first recessed portion H11 and has
a second width in the second direction D2. Each of the first
recessed portion H11 and the second recessed portion H21 may be a
groove. The second width may be less than the first width.
[0179] A light shielding pattern BR-5 fills the recessed portion
BP-H1. Specifically, the light shielding pattern BR-5 may include a
first portion P11 that fills the first recessed portion H11 and a
second portion P21 that is connected to the first portion P11 and
fills the second recessed portion H21. The second portion P21 is
not exposed from a front surface BP_U of the base panel BP since a
front surface BR_U of BR-5 does not extend through the base panel
BP. According to an exemplary embodiment of the inventive concepts,
the light shielding pattern BR-5 may have an upside down "T" shape
in a cross-sectional view.
[0180] The light shielding pattern BR-5 may overlap a first end MHE
of a display module. Here, since the light shielding pattern BR-5
is inserted into the base panel BP, the light shielding pattern
BR-5, particularly the second portion P21, does not protrude from
the rear surface of the base panel BP. Accordingly, a limitation of
forming a stepped portion on an optical member OP or an adhesion
member AL1 disposed on the rear surface of the base panel BP may be
prevented by the light shielding pattern BR-5. Thus, a limitation
such as delamination of the first end MHE may be resolved to
improve reliability of the electronic apparatus.
[0181] Also, as illustrated in FIG. 7D, a recessed portion BP_H2
defined in a window member may include a groove and a through-hole.
Specifically, the recessed portion BP_H2 includes a first recessed
portion H12 and a second recessed portion H22. The first recessed
portion H12 may be a groove that is recessed from a rear surface of
a base panel BP. The first recessed portion H12 may correspond to
the first recessed portion H11 in FIG. 7C.
[0182] The second recessed portion H22 may be a through-hole that
is connected to the first recessed portion H12 and recessed from
the first recessed portion H12 in the third direction D3. The
second recessed portion H22 extends until a front surface BP_U of
the base panel BP.
[0183] The recessed portion BP_H2 may be defined by each of the
base panel BP and the hole panel WP. Specifically, the first
recessed portion H12 may be defined by a groove defined in the base
panel BP and a groove defined in the hole panel WP. Also, the
second recessed portion H22 may be defined by a spaced space
between the base panel BP and the hole panel WP.
[0184] A light shielding pattern BR-6 is disposed in the recessed
portion BP_H2 to fill the recessed portion BP_H2. Specifically, the
light shielding pattern BR-6 includes a first portion P12 that
fills the first recessed portion H12 and a second portion P22 that
fills the second recessed portion H22. The first portion P21
defines the same plane with the rear surface of the base panel BP.
Accordingly, a limitation of forming a stepped portion of an
optical member OP or an adhesion member AL1 may be prevented by the
light shielding pattern BR-6 to resolve a limitation of
delamination of a first end MHE.
[0185] Also, the second portion P22 includes a front surface BR_U
that defines the same plane with the front surface BP_U of the base
panel BP and the front surface of the hole panel WP_U. Accordingly,
a sense of difference, which may be generated on a front surface of
a window member due to the light shielding pattern BR-6, may be
diminished.
[0186] According to an exemplary embodiment of the inventive
concepts, as the light shielding pattern BR-5 and BR-6 includes the
first portion P11 and P12 and the second portion P21 and P22, an
area overlapping the first end MHE may be relatively large. Thus, a
limitation in which the first end MHE is seen from the front
surface of the window member by the user may be easily prevented to
improve the appearance of the electronic apparatus.
[0187] FIG. 8A is an exploded perspective view illustrating a
window member according to an exemplary embodiment of the inventive
concepts. FIG. 8B is a cross-sectional view illustrating a portion
of the electronic apparatus. Hereinafter, an exemplary embodiment
of the inventive concepts will be described with reference to FIGS.
8A and 8B.
[0188] As illustrated in FIG. 8A, a window member 100-N may further
include a predetermined notch NT. The notch NT may be defined at
one side of a base panel BP. In the embodiment, the notch NT may be
defined such that a portion of a side extending in the first
direction D1 is recessed in an opposite direction of the second
direction D2.
[0189] The window member 100-N includes a first light shielding
pattern BR1 and a second light shielding pattern BR2-N. The first
light shielding pattern BR1 may be disposed in a first hole HH1 to
couple a hole panel WP to a base panel BP. The first light
shielding pattern BR1 corresponds to the first light shielding
pattern BR1 in FIG. 2, and thus overlapping description will be
omitted.
[0190] The second light shielding pattern BR2-N may be disposed
along an inner surface of the notch NT. The second light shielding
pattern BR2-N may have a shape in which one portion is opened from
a closed curve in a plan view. A side defining the shape of the
second light shielding pattern BR2-N on the plane may have a shape
in which a portion of the closed curve is removed. For example, the
second light shielding pattern BR2-N may have various shapes such
as a polygonal shape in which one side is opened, a circular shape
in which one side is opened, or an oval shape in which one side is
opened. The second light shielding pattern BR2-N may have a shape
on the plane, which corresponds to that of the notch NT.
[0191] The notch NT may be defined in an area overlapping an
electronic module 320, wherein the electronic module 320 may
correspond to the second electronic module 320 in FIG. 1B, and thus
overlapping description will be omitted.
[0192] The electronic module 320 may be disposed adjacent to a
second end MHE2 of the display module. According to the exemplary
embodiment, as a bezel layer BZ and the second light shielding
pattern BR2-N are further contained, the second end MHE2 is not
seen to the user. Thus, the appearance of the electronic apparatus
may be enhanced.
[0193] According to an exemplary embodiment of the inventive
concepts, the window member 100-N may include recessed portions
having various shapes as long as the recessed portions overlap the
electronic module 320. In the window member 100-N, the recessed
portion is provided as the first hole HH1 and the notch NT. Also,
according to an exemplary embodiment of the inventive concepts, as
the light shielding patterns BR1 and BR2-N are disposed in
correspondence to various shapes of the recessed portions, a
limitation in which the end MHE2 of the display module is seen from
the recessed portion may be easily resolved.
[0194] FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view illustrating an
electronic apparatus EA according to an exemplary embodiment of the
inventive concepts. Hereinafter, an exemplary embodiment of the
inventive concepts will be described with reference to FIG. 9.
Here, the same elements as those described in FIGS. 1A to 8B are
designated by the same reference symbols, and overlapping
description will be omitted.
[0195] As illustrated in FIG. 9, a window member 100-A includes a
base panel BP-A and a light shielding pattern BR-A. A predetermined
recessed portion HH-A may be defined in the base panel BP-A. The
recessed portion HH-A may be defined as a through-hole having a bar
shape extending in the first direction D1 on the plane.
[0196] The light shielding pattern BR-A may be disposed in the
recessed portion HH-A. The light shielding pattern BR-A may cover
an inner surface of the recessed portion HH-A. The light shielding
pattern BR-A may have an elongated ring shape corresponding to the
bar shape of the recessed portion HH-A.
[0197] In the window member 100-A according to an exemplary
embodiment of the inventive concepts, a bezel layer BZ (refer to
FIG. 3A) may be omitted. Accordingly, a front surface of the window
member 100-A may be provided as a transmission area TA_A.
[0198] A display module 200-A may have a front surface IS including
an active area AA and a peripheral area NAA. The front surface IS
is disposed to face the window member 100-N. The display module
200-A may include a display panel DP (refer to FIG. 3A) for
displaying an image on the active area AA and an optical member OP
(refer to FIG. 3A) disposed on the display panel DP.
[0199] Also, a module hole MH-A passing through the display module
200-A may be defined in the active area AA of the display module
200-A. The module hole MH-A may have a bar shape extending in the
first direction D1 on the plane.
[0200] The module hole MH-A may overlap all of a first electronic
module 310 and a second electronic module 320. Each of the first
electronic module 310 and the second electronic module 320 may be
inserted into the module hole MH-A to overlap the recessed portion
HH-A on the plane. According to an exemplary embodiment of the
inventive concepts, the first electronic module 310 and a second
electronic module 320 may receive an external signal or provide an
output signal to the outside through the common module hole MH-A
and the common recessed portion HH-A.
[0201] According to an exemplary embodiment of the inventive
concepts, the light shielding pattern BR-A may prevent an end of
the display module 200-A, which defines an inner surface of the
module hole MH-A, from being seen from the window member 100-A by
the user. The light shielding pattern BR-A may block a view path of
the user, which faces the inner surface of the module hole MH-A, to
prevent the inner surface of the module hole MH-A from being seen.
Thus, the appearance of the electronic apparatus EA may be
enhanced.
[0202] According to an exemplary embodiment of the inventive
concepts, although an inner surface of the recessed portion HH-A is
covered by the light shielding pattern BR-A, a component such as a
separated hole panel WP (refer to FIG. 2) is not disposed in the
recessed portion HH-A. However, exemplary embodiments of the
inventive concepts are not limited thereto. For example, a hole
panel inserted into the recessed portion HH-A may be further
disposed.
[0203] According to the exemplary embodiments of the inventive
concepts, a limitation in which the end of the display module
including the optical member is seen to the user through the window
member may be easily resolved. Also, a limitation of delamination
of the end of the display module disposed adjacent to the
electronic module may be prevented to improve the reliability of
the electronic apparatus.
[0204] Although certain exemplary embodiments and implementations
have been described herein, other embodiments and modifications
will be apparent from this description. Accordingly, the inventive
concepts are not limited to such embodiments, but rather to the
broader scope of the appended claims and various obvious
modifications and equivalent arrangements as would be apparent to a
person of ordinary skill in the art.
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